Waste

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This is Article 15.1 of the Code of Virginia, titled “Waste.” It is part of Chapter 3 “Actions”, which is part of Title 8.01 “Civil Remedies and Procedure”. It contains 4 laws.

It’s comprised of the following 4 sections.

§ 8.01-178.1	Waste; who is liable
§ 8.01-178.2	Civil action for waste; double damages
§ 8.01-178.3	Waste for tenant to sell or remove manure from leased premises
§ 8.01-178.4	Waste committed during pendency of action